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Restaurants in Husavik

The whale watching capital of Iceland, where Arctic coast charm meets quality seafood dining.

  • Whale watching capital
  • Husavik Whale Museum
  • Fresh Arctic seafood
  • Skjalfandi Bay harbour

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Activities & Tours

Puffin Island Boat Tour from HusavikHusavik1 hour

Puffin Island Boat Tour from Husavik

Puffin WatchingSightseeing Tours

Cruise to Lundey (Puffin Island) from Husavik to see thousands of nesting puffins up close, with the dramatic backdrop of Skjalfandi Bay and snow-capped mountains.

4.6(1280 reviews)ISK 6,990 (~EUR 47)
Whale Watching from Husavik (Iceland's Whale Capital)Husavik3 hours

Whale Watching from Husavik (Iceland's Whale Capital)

Whale Watching

Husavik is Europe's whale watching capital, with a 98% sighting rate in summer. Sail Skjalfandi Bay on a traditional oak schooner for the best chance of seeing humpback whales, dolphins, and occasionally blue whales.

4.8(4510 reviews)ISK 12,490 (~EUR 83)
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Attractions

AsbyrgiHusavik2-4 hours

Asbyrgi

CanyonsNational Parks

A dramatic horseshoe-shaped canyon in Vatnajokull National Park, carved by catastrophic glacial floods thousands of years ago. Asbyrgi shelters one of Iceland's largest birch woodlands and is steeped in Norse mythology.

4.7(2840 reviews)Free
Husavik Swimming PoolHusavik1-2 hours

Husavik Swimming Pool

Hot SpringsEntertainment

A geothermally heated municipal swimming pool in the heart of Husavik, North Iceland. With hot tubs, water slides, and a warm outdoor pool, Sundlaug Husavikur offers an authentic Icelandic bathing experience and the perfect way to unwind after a whale watching tour on Skjalfandi Bay.

4.2(890 reviews)Free
Icelandic Seal CenterHusavik1-2 hours

Icelandic Seal Center

MuseumsEntertainment

The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition centre dedicated to Iceland's seal populations. Interactive exhibits explain seal biology, and the nearby beaches offer excellent chances to spot harbour and grey seals in the wild.

4.3(890 reviews)Free
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Dining in Husavik

Husavik is a small fishing town on Skjalfandi Bay that has earned its reputation as Europe's premier whale watching destination. The harbour is the heart of town, where whale watching boats dock alongside fishing vessels. Despite its size, Husavik punches above its weight with a handful of excellent seafood restaurants that make the most of daily catches from the Arctic waters.